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DS04 UDT

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,772 mi
Last recorded135,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 UDT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,209 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 132,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 118,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

injector gas seals leaking

Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear brake pipes by rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

injector gas seals leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2015 96,210 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,715 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 80,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,369 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,708 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 26,113 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 26,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DS04 UDT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS04 UDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS04 UDT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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